I've just realised my Fasty has side parking lights. I know already what will happen, I'll park up and not realise I have my indicators on, and I'll end up with a flat battery.
I was thinking of changing them so they come on as side lights, when I turn the lights on, or maybe have them as permanent day time running lights.
Does anyone know how to do this, or maybe have a wiring diagram showing how to?
Parking lights/side lights.
Parking lights/side lights.
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Re: Parking lights/side lights.
Wiring diagrams for most models are at the club technical site :- http://home.clara.net/hallvw/vwwiring.htm
The parking lights are independent of the ignition switch and are selected when the indicator is set to left or right as appropriate.
You could just rewire them to a fuseway that was live when the ignition switch is on, for running lights (but day and night!).
I think I would prefer hooking them up to the indicator circuits as side repeaters. Not sure if red flashing to the rear would pass an MoT. You might need amber lenses.
The parking lights are independent of the ignition switch and are selected when the indicator is set to left or right as appropriate.
You could just rewire them to a fuseway that was live when the ignition switch is on, for running lights (but day and night!).
I think I would prefer hooking them up to the indicator circuits as side repeaters. Not sure if red flashing to the rear would pass an MoT. You might need amber lenses.
Dave.